Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek
GoodQueens County, New York · At Hunters Point · Structure no. 000000002240450
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,422
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,422 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,639 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek carry?
About 5,422 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Hunters Point Ave over Dutch Kills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.